I’m now at the stage where a scooter would help me get out. I had a demo of eFoldi models, which were good but I found the bumpiness of the ride very difficult. I have the common problem of extreme vertigo and it’s like going over hundreds of speed bumps. Not sure I can live with it.
Most of the models I tried had solid tires and not suspension, does anyone know of a scooter that has a smoother ride? It’s just for pavements and smooth roads.
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Hi @Sheggy it kind of depends on what size and weight you are looking for. From what I have seen the more comfortable scooters, with suspension tend to be big and heavy. However , I’ve been looking for lightweight folding scooters and thinking of getting a ‘Supa Carbon Lite ‘. Not cheap and I’ve yet to try one. Seen them on the websites of Monarch Mobility, and North East Mobility solutions
I currently have two folding scooters:
a Careco Minimus which is very small and has solid tyres (and a very small seat). I feel every single little bump on that and I’m going to get rid of it. It’s served me well for years but at 72 years old I’m beginning to feel those bumps!
Also have a Moving Life Atto. It has solid tyres but I find it (relatively) comfortable and his has a good wheel base and ground clearance. I like it’s robustness, wide wheel base and ground clearance and have used down some very rough tracks. It only has three wheels but its wide wheel base makes me feel secure. Moving Life also does a pricey Atto Sport which I’ve only seen online and has sort of springy tyres.
P.S it’s a good idea to visit a mobility store and try out a few Scooters.
This might give you some idea of what is available. Scooter search results | Motability Scheme
Some of the Supa Scoota range have pneumatic tyres and suspension on padded seats. The two small wheels at the front have novel adaptations to deal with rough ground.
A suspension post (the same as on a bike saddle) is an option on the Travelscoot but this is really designed for benign environments like airports, museums and shopping centres.
Have a good look around before buying. Best to find a shop that has a choice of brands or go to one of the mobility shows.
Size is also important if you want to take it on a train or carry it in your car. There probably as many options as there are models of cars!